Congressman's son working for lobbyist

Oct. 30, 2009

Written by

DAVID SMITH
dsmith@jconline.com

A pharmaceutical industry association that has contributed to U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer's election campaign and to a scholarship fund with close ties to the congressman also employs his son.

The latest connection between the Monticello Republican and PhRMA -- which stands for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America -- came to light through a profile of Buyer's son, Ryan, that was until recently listed on the Internet site LinkedIn.com

Ryan Buyer's profile on the business networking site has since been taken down. But an official with PhRMA confirmed Thursday that his ...